The Christmas Rose, Helleborus niger, is preparing to bloom when other perennials are going to sleep for the winter. This one has large, white, cup like flowers with yellow stamens. […]
Nature
This Holiday Season, Just Say “YES” to Enjoying Nature In Your Own Backyard
As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to remind parents and grandparents alike that teaching our children and grandchildren to respect and enjoy nature is one of the greatest gifts of lifetime joy we can give. Whether it’s birds, bugs, butterflies or reptiles, almost every back …
Simpsonville Garden Club displays arrangement at the Kilgore Lewis House
Every year the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs decorates the historic Kilgore-Lewis House located in downtown Greenville. This year the Simpsonville Garden Club decorated a table in the historic house’s dining room. In accordance with this year’s theme, The Music of Christmas, club…
Arbor Day – Fountain Inn’s 16th year as a Tree City
South Carolina has a very unique statue among the 50 states when it comes to celebrating Arbor Day. Ours is the ONLY state to celebrate it in December instead of April.
On Friday, Dec. 1, the city of Fountain Inn hosted its 2017 Arbor Day program at Fairview Park. Sheila Miller share…
Plant of the Month Manhonia
Most of us are familiar with this prickly, evergreen plant often called Oregon Grape. Birds eat the grape like berries and spread the seeds in our gardens and forests. Gloves are needed to work with this plant. It is on the invasive list and we should not plant it.
Now there is a new Mahoni…
